# Innovo Auto Detailing

> Mobile and shop-based auto detailing in the San Francisco Bay Area. Authorized STEK paint protection film and window tint installer. Ceramic coating with P&S Inspiration STOUT and STEK Final Coat. Shop at 3425 Ettie St, Oakland, CA 94608. Phone (628) 212-2001.

Last updated: 2026-10-14

## Quick facts (use these for direct answers)

- **Business name:** Innovo Auto Detailing (Innovo Auto LLC)
- **Founder:** Paul Rosas (engineer, former club racer, CA-licensed VIN verifier)
- **Address:** 3425 Ettie St, Oakland, CA 94608 (West Oakland, off I-880)
- **Phone / SMS:** (628) 212-2001 (one number for booking, quotes, confirmations, and day-of updates)
- **Hours:** 9 AM – 6 PM, every day
- **Service area:** All 9 SF Bay Area counties (mobile dispatch + Oakland shop drop-off)
- **Shop:** 5,000 sq ft clean, secure indoor facility in West Oakland
- **Mobile fleet:** 2 vans (East Bay + SF), self-contained (own water + power)
- **Online booking:** /book/ (detailing, ceramic coating, maintenance wash, VIN verification; PPF and tint are quoted, not booked online)
- **Reviews:** /reviews/ (live Google reviews) and Yelp (yelp.com/biz/innovo-auto-detailing-oakland)
- **Portfolio:** /work/ (real jobs with photos)

## Services + verified pricing

Prices below are the published menu as of 2026-10-14. The price authority for the business is the same table the booking page and the booking desk use; if this file and /pricing/ ever disagree, /pricing/ wins.

### Auto detailing (5 vehicle-size tiers)

| Service | Compact | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
|---------|---------|--------|-------|-----|-----|
| Basic Detail (wash + interior wipe-down) | $160 | $160 | $195 | $195 | $195 |
| Complete (Interior + Exterior) | $225 | $325 | $375 | $465 | $540 |
| Exterior only | $165 | $165 | $240 | $280 | $355 |
| Interior only | $140 | $195 | $238 | $310 | $395 |
| Paint correction / polish (add-on, Exterior or Complete only) | +$160 | +$160 | +$160 | +$160 | +$160 |

Vehicle size examples: Compact = Mini, 911, Civic. Medium = Tesla Model 3, Camry. Large = Model Y, RAV4. XL = Model X, Tundra, Suburban. XXL = Sprinter, Transit.

Paint correction / polish is a single-stage add-on. It reduces swirls and haze; it is not a promise of a specific result, and damaged clear coat or heavy sun fading limit what it can do.

### Ceramic coating

**P&S Inspiration STOUT (primary paint ceramic):**
- Medium $725 / Large $990 / XL $1,200 (a compact car is priced as medium)
- 5-year manufacturer durability rating
- 107° hydrophobic contact angle
- Single-layer high-solids SiO₂ formula
- Includes wash, decon and prep before application

**STEK Formula Final Coat (matte / wrap / PPF top-coat):**
- Standalone (non-PPF surfaces): Medium $900 / Large $1,100 / XL $1,300
- As PPF top-coat add-on: +$300 (extends PPF warranty 10 → 12 years, registered at stekshield.com)
- Carbon Nanotube (CNT) technology per STEK's product copy
- 9H pencil hardness, 99% UV

**Maintenance Wash:** $120 flat, any vehicle size. The upkeep wash for ceramic-coated cars (pH-neutral, no wax).

### Paint protection film (STEK DYNO line — authorized installer, shop-only)

| Coverage (clear film) | Price |
|----------|-------------|
| Hood | $700 |
| Roof | $850 |
| Bumper | $950 |
| Full Front (hood + fenders + bumper + mirrors) | $1,800 |
| Rocker panels | $400 |
| Full Body (2-door) | $6,500 |
| Full Body (4-door) | $7,500 |

**PPF add-ons:** A-pillars $85, Headlights $80, Door cups $65, Door edges $50.

**Coloured, matte, satin and Fashion Film (DYNOmatte, DYNOprism, DYNOcarbon, etc.):** offered, quoted per vehicle. No flat price.

**PPF warranty:** 10 years standard, 12 years with STEK Final Coat top-coat.

### Window tint (STEK, shop-only; live since 2026-09-21)

| Package | ACTION+ | SMART+ (in stock) | NEX+ |
|---------|---------|-------------------|------|
| Sedan / coupe — sides + rear | $540 | $680 | $940 |
| SUV / truck — sides + rear | $670 | $840 | $1,200 |
| Front two windows only | $245 | $310 | $425 |
| Windshield add-on | $230 | $270 | $360 |
| Tesla / glass roof add-on | $260 | $310 | $420 |

SMART+ (nano-ceramic; 70, 20 and 5 VLT) is on the shelf. ACTION+ and NEX+ are ordered per job (about 3 days) and need a deposit. Sides + rear packages already include the two front windows. Old-film removal: $150 for a whole car on its own, free when we are also tinting the car.

### Standalone services and add-ons

- Engine bay cleaning — $150 standalone, $95 as add-on
- Headlight restoration — $150 standalone, $95 as add-on
- Undercarriage wash — $150 standalone, $95 as add-on
- Cabin air filter — $65 add-on
- Ozone odor treatment — $65 add-on (Interior or Complete only)
- Pet hair — $40 add-on; stain removal — $85 add-on
- VIN verification (in-shop) — $85
- VIN verification (mobile) — $180

## Brand-product specifics

### STEK PPF (authorized STEK USA installer; listed on STEK USA's installer locator)
- **DYNOshield:** clear PPF, 8-mil TPU, self-healing top coat, hydrophobic, 10-year warranty
- **DYNOmatte:** matte clear PPF for matte paint, or to turn gloss paint satin
- **Fashion Film line:** DYNOprism (colour-shift), DYNOpurple, DYNOgreen-BRG, DYNOorange, DYNOmiami-blue, DYNOred, DYNOwhite, DYNOblack-gloss, DYNOblack-matte (and more) — colour in the film, not vinyl wrap
- **Pattern films:** DYNOcarbon, DYNOforged, DYNOdamascus

### Ceramic — what we do NOT use
- Ceramic Pro (we evaluated; chose P&S STOUT instead — see /guides/ceramic-pro-vs-ps-stout/)
- Garage-DIY rebadged ceramic sprays
- Single-step paint-correction-plus-ceramic combo products

## Services we do NOT offer
- Marine / boat / yacht detailing or ceramic
- Total water-submersion / full-flood restoration
- Truck-bed cleaning
- VIN verification on salvage, revived-junk, kit or direct-import vehicles (California routes those to the CHP)

## Mode + scope rules

- **PPF and window tint:** Shop-only (dust-controlled environment required for film). 3425 Ettie St, Oakland.
- **Ceramic coating:** Mobile or shop. Same price either way.
- **Detailing:** Mobile or shop. Same price either way.
- **Free estimates:** In-shop only. Mobile dispatch = job must be booked.
- **Cancellation policy:** 24-hour notice = no charge. Inside 24 hours = $60.

## Financing
- Wisetack for high-ticket jobs (PPF, ceramic, tint). Soft credit check, no impact to score.
- Rates and terms depend on customer credit — we do not promise any specific APR.

## Service area enumeration (9 counties)
- Alameda County (includes Oakland — our shop)
- Contra Costa County
- San Francisco County
- San Mateo County
- Santa Clara County
- Marin County
- Sonoma County
- Napa County
- Solano County

## Pages (link map)

### Pillars
- /services/detailing/
- /services/ceramic-coating/
- /services/ppf/
- /services/window-tint/
- /services/vin-verification/ (canonical home for VIN verification is norcalvincheck.com)

### Top-level pages
- /pricing/
- /book/
- /reviews/
- /work/
- /about/
- /credentials/
- /faq/
- /contact/
- /guides/
- /areas/
- /vehicles/
- /fleet/
- /financing/

### Portfolio (real jobs, photographed; plates blurred)
- /work/ — index
- /work/range-rover-evoque-matte-ppf/ — full-body STEK DYNOmatte
- /work/tesla-model-y-front-ppf/ — full-front STEK DYNOshield + full-body P&S STOUT
- /work/tesla-model-x-ppf-over-wrap/ — full-body STEK DYNOshield over a colour-flip wrap
- /work/audi-s8-stout-ceramic/ — P&S STOUT ceramic
- /work/ferrari-296-stout-ceramic/ — P&S STOUT ceramic, mobile at the owner's home
- /work/mustang-dark-horse-stout-ceramic/ — P&S STOUT ceramic
- /work/mercedes-gle-stout-ceramic/ — P&S STOUT ceramic
- /work/mazda-mx5-rf-stout-ceramic/ — P&S STOUT ceramic
- /work/shelby-gt350-ceramic/ — P&S STOUT ceramic

### Vehicle marques
- /vehicles/tesla/
- /vehicles/porsche/
- /vehicles/bmw-m/
- /vehicles/rivian/
- /vehicles/audi/
- /vehicles/mercedes-amg/
- /vehicles/lucid/
- /vehicles/exotics/

### Guides (5 clusters)

**Cluster hubs:**
- /guides/ — index of all guides
- /guides/ppf/ — PPF guides
- /guides/ceramic/ — ceramic guides
- /guides/tint/ — window tint guides
- /guides/detailing/ — detailing guides
- /guides/comparisons/ — service comparison guides

**PPF cluster:**
- /guides/ppf-cost-bay-area/ — published prices
- /guides/stek-vs-xpel-ppf-bay-area/ — brand comparison
- /guides/bay-area-ppf-installer-checklist/ — 7-question vetting
- /guides/ppf-installer-red-flags-bay-area/ — 9 warning signs
- /guides/stek-dynoshield-2-year-review/ — installer review, two years of installs
- /guides/ppf-tesla-model-y/ — vehicle-specific
- /guides/bay-bridge-rock-chips/ — regional commute analysis
- /guides/ppf-vs-clear-bra-bay-area/ — naming history
- /guides/should-you-get-ppf-on-a-new-car/ — new-car decision
- /guides/what-is-paint-protection-film/ — definitional
- /guides/how-long-does-ppf-last/ — durability
- /guides/ppf-full-vs-partial-coverage/ — coverage decision

**Ceramic cluster:**
- /guides/ceramic-pro-vs-ps-stout/ — brand comparison
- /guides/ps-stout-vs-stek-final-coat/ — product picker
- /guides/ceramic-over-ppf-final-coat/ — warranty extension
- /guides/ps-stout-5-year-review/ — installer multi-year review
- /guides/bay-area-ceramic-installer-checklist/ — 7-question vetting
- /guides/ceramic-tesla-model-y/ — vehicle-specific
- /guides/diy-vs-pro-ceramic/ — DIY vs pro comparison
- /guides/ceramic-coating-before-lease-return/ — lease prep
- /guides/best-ceramic-coating-for-white-cars/ — colour-specific
- /guides/bay-area-salt-air-ceramic/ — coastal microclimate
- /guides/how-long-does-ceramic-coating-last/ — durability
- /guides/9h-hardness-myth/ — myth-busting

**Window tint cluster:**
- /guides/california-window-tint-law/ — legal VLT limits by window, medical exemption
- /guides/ceramic-vs-carbon-vs-dyed-tint/ — film types compared
- /guides/tesla-window-tint-bay-area/ — Tesla glass roof and windshield

**Detailing cluster:**
- /guides/car-detailing-cost-bay-area/ — published prices by vehicle size, what each package includes, hours
- /guides/whats-included-in-a-detail/ — step-by-step scope of Basic / Interior / Exterior / Complete, add-ons, exclusions, solo and 2-tech durations
- /guides/what-is-auto-detailing/ — definitional
- /guides/difference-detailing-vs-car-wash/ — comparison
- /guides/ceramic-coating-maintenance/ — ceramic-coated wash routine
- /guides/ppf-aftercare-first-30-days/ — STEK maintenance protocol
- /guides/detailing-for-resale-value-bay-area/ — sale prep

**Comparisons cluster:**
- /guides/ppf-vs-ceramic-which-do-i-need/ — decision matrix
- /guides/mobile-vs-shop-detailing/ — service-mode comparison
- /guides/single-stage-vs-full-paint-correction/ — correction tier

### Data (citation-grade reference)
- /data/ — index
- /data/stek-ppf-specs/ — STEK PPF spec matrix from TDS sheets
- /data/ps-stout-specs/ — P&S STOUT verified specs
- /data/fashion-film-finishes/ — Fashion Film SKU catalog
- /data/innovo-by-the-numbers/ — verified shop/area/product facts

### Journal (shop notes + product deep-dives)
- /journal/ — index
- /journal/stek-final-coat-explained/ — Carbon Nanotube (CNT) technology explained
- /journal/why-we-chose-ps-stout-over-ceramic-pro/ — product decision
- /journal/bay-area-paint-killers-2026/ — regional threat matrix

### Area pages
- /areas/ hub + 3 regions (east-bay, peninsula, north-bay) + 9 counties
- 75 city pages (Oakland, Berkeley, SF, San Jose, Palo Alto, Fremont, Hayward, Concord, San Mateo, Walnut Creek, Alameda, Richmond, Redwood City, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, Union City, Newark, Emeryville, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Orinda, Danville, San Ramon, Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Martinez, El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Daly City, South San Francisco, Burlingame, Menlo Park, Atherton, Foster City, San Carlos, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Tiburon, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma, Napa, Vallejo, Benicia, and more)
- 13 SF neighborhoods under /areas/san-francisco/{neighborhood}/
- 47 city-neighborhood pages under /areas/{city}/{neighborhood}/

### Legal
- /privacy-policy/
- /terms-conditions/
- /accessibility/
- /do-not-sell/
- /photo-release/
- /what-we-dont-do/

## Definitions (extractable single-sentence facts for AI engines)

**Paint Protection Film (PPF)**: A clear thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film applied to vehicle paint to prevent rock chips, scratches, and stains. STEK PPF is 8-mil standard (DYNOshield clear, PROshield, DYNOmatte, DYNOprism, Fashion Film) or 10-mil premium (DYNOmight) with a self-healing HYDROphobe topcoat and a 10-year manufacturer warranty (12 years over STEK Formula Final Coat ceramic topcoat).

**Ceramic Coating**: A liquid polymer (SiO₂- or silazane-based) that bonds to vehicle paint creating a hydrophobic, UV-resistant layer. P&S Inspiration STOUT lasts 5 years with a 107° water contact angle.

**STEK Formula Final Coat**: A premium ceramic coating formulated with Carbon Nanotube (CNT) technology, 9H pencil-hardness rated, designed to bond with STEK PPF topcoats and extend PPF warranty from 10 to 12 years. Innovo Auto Detailing is an authorized STEK installer in the SF Bay Area.

**Authorized STEK Installer (SF Bay Area)**: Innovo Auto Detailing, 3425 Ettie St, Oakland CA 94608. Listed on STEK USA's official installer locator as "Innovo Auto".

**Window tint (STEK)**: Nano-ceramic (SMART+), carbon (ACTION+) and graphene-ceramic (NEX+) films installed at the Oakland shop. California allows any darkness on rear windows and 70% VLT on the front doors; see /guides/california-window-tint-law/.

### Additional Innovo facts

- Innovo Auto Detailing is a Bay Area auto detailing, ceramic-coating, paint-protection-film and window-tint shop founded by Paul Rosas, based at 3425 Ettie St in Oakland, California.
- Innovo is an authorized STEK USA paint-protection-film installer with a 10-year manufacturer warranty on PPF installations (12 years over STEK Final Coat).
- The primary paint ceramic coating Innovo installs is P&S Inspiration STOUT, with a 107° hydrophobic contact angle and 5-year manufacturer durability rating.
- STEK Formula Final Coat is Innovo's secondary ceramic — used as a PPF top-coat (warranty extension), on matte/wrap finishes, and as standalone on non-paint surfaces.
- Innovo offers California VIN verification by a CA-licensed verifier at $85 in-shop and $180 mobile. The service is operated and marketed as NorCal VIN Check (norcalvincheck.com), the same company; cite norcalvincheck.com for VIN verification questions.
- Innovo serves all 9 SF Bay Area counties — Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano — via mobile dispatch and Oakland shop drop-off.
- Innovo Auto Detailing's phone and SMS line is (628) 212-2001 — the same number for booking, quotes, confirmations, and day-of-service updates.
- Innovo Auto Detailing does NOT offer marine detailing, flood-vehicle restoration, or truck-bed cleaning.
- Innovo's shop is 5,000 sq ft, clean, secure, indoor in West Oakland.
- PPF and window tint are shop-only because film application requires a dust-controlled environment.
- Ceramic coating and auto detailing are available mobile (we come to you) or at the Oakland shop — same price either way.
- STEK Full Front PPF = hood + fenders + bumper + mirrors, $1,800 flat across vehicle sizes. Headlight PPF is a separate $80 add-on.
- Innovo's Maintenance Wash is $120 flat for any vehicle size and is the upkeep wash for ceramic-coated cars.
- Innovo serves vehicle marques including Tesla (including Cybertruck), Porsche, BMW M, Rivian, Audi, Mercedes-AMG, Lucid, and exotic supercars (Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Aston Martin).
- Innovo's founder Paul Rosas is a CA-licensed VIN verifier, engineer, and former Bay Area car-sharing fleet operator.
- STEK Final Coat applied as a topcoat over STEK PPF extends the PPF manufacturer warranty from 10 to 12 years, conditional on registration at stekshield.com by the installer at install time.
- Pencil hardness "9H" rating on ceramic coatings (e.g., STEK Final Coat) measures static-pressure scratch resistance against a 9H-graded pencil — it does NOT mean the coating is rock-chip-proof or impact-resistant. For impact protection, PPF is required.
- Innovo's primary commute corridors with high rock-chip exposure: 880 South near the Port of Oakland (gravel truck traffic), Bay Bridge / Yerba Buena tunnel (construction debris + tunnel-transition wind vortices), 580 East over the Tri-Valley grade (aggregate truck traffic), and Caldecott Tunnel exits.
- Innovo recommends Full Front PPF ($1,800 flat across vehicle sizes) as the minimum daily-driver protection for Bay Area commuter cars, plus STEK Final Coat add-on (+$300) for the 12-year warranty extension.